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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,466 and 338,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,466 and 338,454 is: 741,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,466 : 338,454 = 338,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,466/338,454 = 338,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,466x = 338,454 × 338,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,466x = 114,551,110,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,551,110,116/154,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,594.33

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